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ἐμπλέκω G1707

G1707 is the Greek word ἐμπλέκω, transliterated emplékō. The King James Version most often renders it entangleth himself.

Word: ἐμπλέκωTransliteration: emplékōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to entwine, i.e. (figuratively) involve with.

Where it comes from

from G1722 (ἐν) and G4120 (πλέκω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

entangleth himself 1×are 1×entangled 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: entangle (in, self with).

Verses using ἐμπλέκω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

2 Timothy 2:4 · KJV

No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.

2 Peter 2:20 · KJV

For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1707 mean?

G1707 is the Greek word ἐμπλέκω (emplékō), meaning to entwine, i.e. (figuratively) involve with.

How is G1707 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it entangleth himself (1 time), are (1 time), entangled (1 time).

How many times does G1707 appear in the Bible?

ἐμπλέκω (emplékō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1707 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1722 (ἐν) and G4120 (πλέκω).

Nearby entries

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